Archive – Caribbean Life

Former Suriname president Desi Bouterse speaks during a news conference after the Court Martial of Suriname confirmed a 20-year jail sentence for his involvement in the murder of 15 people while he ruled in 1982 during his military government, in Paramaribo, Suriname, Aug. 31, 2021.

Suriname

Forty-five years since Surinamese coup

By Bert Wilkinson

Book cover of “Firstborn Girls: A Memoir” by Bernice L. McFadden.

Books

Never mind the sins of the fathers – this book is all about mothers and daughters

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Michael Blake to run for mayor.

Jamaica

Michael Blake, son of Jamaican immigrants, runs for NYC Mayor

By Nelson A. King

The Honourable Olivia Babsy Grange, CD, MP, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Jamaica.

Jamaica

Monument to Jamaica’s worst train disaster coming

By Vinette K. Pryce

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News

BP Antonio Reynoso’s Black History Month tradition returns with evening of rare African art, musical performances

By Tangerine Clarke

qns power women 2025

QNS

Queens’ most influential and iconic Power Women celebrated at the esteemed annual ceremony

How To Make Refreshing Passion Fruit Juice At Home recipe.

Caribbean recipes

How to make refreshing Passion Fruit Juice at home

By Chris De La Rosa

Anguilla

Anguillan opposition wins election

By Bert Wilkinson

Participants at the annual Legislative Scholarship Gala, an event aimed at raising funds for college students.

The 54th Annual Legislative Conference: A celebration of Diversity, Equity, and Empowerment

By Orlande Fleury

A photo of Wayne Noel as seen on the funeral program.

Grenada

Caribbean community bids farewell to ‘The Michael Jackson of Grenada’

By Nelson A. King

Six-time Grammy-nominated violinist and composer Curtis Stewart.

Music

Grammy-nominated violinist to mentor students at Kaufman Music Center

By Milette Millington

Music

Carnegie Hall announces partner events at leading NYC cultural institutions

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness.

News

Trade relations review

By Bert Wilkinson

Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley.

Barbados

Resignations trigger shake up of Barbados cabinet

By Bert Wilkinson

NY Attorney General Letitia James speaks as Connecticut Attorney General William Tong (L) listens on during a press conference on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at Manhattan Federal Courthouse on Feb. 14, 2025 in New York City.

James stops Elon Musk, DOGE from accessing private information and cutting federal funds

By Nelson A. King

New York Governor Kathy Hochul addresses the media following President Trump's efforts to kill New York's congestion pricing on Feb. 19, 2025 in New York City.

National

Hochul to Fed workers: ‘In NY, we say you’re hired’

By Nelson A. King

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St. Pat's for All organizers and grand marshals march during the 2025 St. Pat's for All Parade. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud

St. Pat’s for All Parade in Queens takes on political significance amid Trump policies

Rep. Grace Meng invites Woodside veteran who was terminated by DOGE to Trump’s address to Congress

Brooklyn gang shooting takedown

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